David Polston

David Polston has extensive experience in marketing and leadership roles. David is currently serving as the Chief Marketing Officer at Advanced Dermatology and Cosmetic Surgery, where they lead all marketing activities and serves as the General Manager for the Aesthetics business. Prior to this, they were the Vice President of Enterprise Marketing at Elevance Health, where they developed a new enterprise purpose and brand platform and led a $70 million Medicare performance marketing acquisition campaign. David also served as the Chief Marketing Officer of Career Schools at Career Education Corporation, where they launched a successful brand marketing campaign for Le Cordon Bleu culinary institute. Additionally, David served as the Corporate Vice President of Global Brand Marketing at Motorola Mobility, where they developed a new global brand positioning and directed the eCommerce program. David also held leadership positions at Sears Holdings Corporation, DDB, Yum Brands, and Leo Burnett.

David Polston holds a Master of Science (MS) degree in Advertising from Northwestern University. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History from Bellarmine University. Additionally, they have obtained a certification as an Anthem Inc. Certified Cultural Transformation Coach from Senn Delaney, a Heidrick & Struggles company, in August 2019.